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BD16 FMZ

2016 Ds DS3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,090 mi
Last recorded35,090 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 FMZ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 35,090 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 35,038 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 33,285 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded and split from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 31,590 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 29,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 28,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 26,739 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 26,739 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 18,969 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 18,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

How Reliable is the Ds DS3?

Based on 289,414 MOT tests across 35,001 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,540
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
35,001
On UK Roads
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BD16 FMZ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 41,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ds DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD16 FMZ registered?

BD16 FMZ is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is BD16 FMZ safe to buy?

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